Saturday, August 3, 2013

Scientists uncover secrets of starfish?s bizarre feeding mechanism

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Scientists have identified a molecule that enables starfish to carry out one of the most remarkable forms of feeding in the natural world. A starfish feeds by first extending its stomach out of its mouth and over the digestible parts of its prey, such as mussels and clams. The prey tissue is partially digested externally before the soup-like "chowder" produced is drawn back into its 10 digestive glands.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/top_news/top_environment/~3/y9A9TT5Vzrw/130801233100.htm

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